Grupo Clarin (BUE:GCLA) ROCE %: 7.42% (As of Mar. 2026)


BUE:GCLA Grupo Clarin SA BUE:GCLA
71 GF Score
Price ARS4,400.00
GF Value ARS2,828.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Grupo Clarin ROCE %?

Grupo Clarin BUE:GCLA -1.46% 71 ROCE % is 7.42% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:GCLA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS2,828.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Grupo Clarin's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.42%.

Grupo Clarin  (BUE:GCLA) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Grupo Clarin ROCE % Related Terms

Grupo Clarin ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupo Clarin's ROCE % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Grupo Clarin ROCE % Chart

Grupo Clarin Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Grupo Clarin Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Grupo Clarin ROCE % Calculation

Grupo Clarin's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=68884.312/( ( (510108.474 - 137961.109) + (600364.279 - 166313.298) )/ 2 )
=68884.312/( (372147.365+434050.981)/ 2 )
=68884.312/403099.173
=17.09 %

Grupo Clarin's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=33686.876/( ( (600364.279 - 166313.298) + (634945.707 - 160682.782) )/ 2 )
=33686.876/( ( 434050.981 + 474262.925 )/ 2 )
=33686.876/454156.953
=7.42 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 7.42% mean?
Grupo Clarin (BUE:GCLA) has a ROCE % of 7.42% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Grupo Clarin's ROCE % too high?
Grupo Clarin's current ROCE % is 7.42%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.08. Grupo Clarin's value of 7.42% is 140.9% above this industry median. Overall, Grupo Clarin has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Clarin's ROCE % compare to NFLX and DIS?
Grupo Clarin's ROCE % of 7.42% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.08. Grupo Clarin's value of 7.42% is 140.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.08, based on 977 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Grupo Clarin's current ROCE % of 7.42% is 140.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo Clarin's current ROCE % is 7.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Clarin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Clarin (BUE:GCLA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS2,828.01, compared to a current price of ARS4,400.00 — trading 55.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 7.42% and 140.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.08. Grupo Clarin's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Grupo Clarin (BUE:GCLA), the current ROCE % is 7.42% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Grupo Clarin (BUE:GCLA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Clarin stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS4,400.00 is trading 55.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS2,828.01. GuruFocus considers Grupo Clarin to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:GCLA:

  • ROCE %: 7.42%
  • GF Value™: ARS2,828.01 vs. price of ARS4,400.00 (55.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 140.9% above the Media - Diversified median

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:GCLA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Grupo Clarin Business Description

Address Piedras 1743, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1140ABK
Grupo Clarin SA is a holding company that operates in the Media industry in Argentina. Its operations include newspaper and other printing, publishing, and advertising activities, broadcast television, radio operations, television content production, online and new media services, and other media-related activities. Its business segments include Print and Digital Publications; Broadcasting and Programming; and Others.
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